Blog Posts in February, 2013

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 28-Feb-2013

After being separated for ten years, Ginger, a basset hound, found herself being rescued by her owner. Jamie Carpentier lost Ginger during a divorce with his wife, and was recently reunited with his loyal companion. Carpentier happened to be surfing the internet for a new dog when he stumbled upon a description that matched Ginger's. Carpentier emailed some pictures of when his dog was younger ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 27-Feb-2013

Wedding rings symbolize eternal love between spouses and are generally given in a moment of bliss. Yet, when facing an uncontested divorce, a ring can evoke some very painful memories. As you navigate through your uncontested divorce, one of the very difficult questions can be: What do I do with the ring? Legally, a wedding ring is yours to keep. Wedding rings are considered gifts and do not have ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 26-Feb-2013

You may be familiar with the movie Runaway Bride, starring Julia Roberts. In the movie, Roberts has a habit of leaving a string of fiancés at the altar. Some women find themselves facing an uncontested divorce when their husband suddenly decides to leave their marriage. Generally there are no signs and the departure comes as a shock to the wife. There is a term for this type of ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 25-Feb-2013

Now that your uncontested divorce has been finalized your life is fully ready to move into a new direction. Are you feeling a bit lost on just how exactly go do that? The landscape of uncontested divorces is modernizing, and different types of support are now available as you transition into a new phase of your life. One of the more creative ways that individuals are moving into single life is ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 24-Feb-2013

In the age of rapid technological developments our society has faced constant change. Uncontested divorce has been reshaped by the advancements made in this era. Couples can get divorced through an online attorney, saving considerable time and money. On the harsher side individuals have used technology to spy on their spouse during an uncontested divorce. Some of the more known tactics include ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 23-Feb-2013

Marital settlement agreements can have a variety of different components to them. Each agreement is unique, just as the marriage was unique to the divorcing couple. If you have children you will want to negotiate on how you will be handling the summer season. Summers can easily be overlooked during a marital settlement agreement negotiation. Often parents will focus on the day-to-day logistics of ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 22-Feb-2013

Although your immediate world may seem as if it's falling apart, now is the time to buckle down and think of your future. This is the time to put aside your emotional reactions and think rationally. An uncontested divorce team can help you get through an uncontested divorce and help secure a more solid future for you. The assistance of professionals during your uncontested divorce can make the ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 21-Feb-2013

An uncontested divorce can cause a variety of emotional reactions. A serious response to the emotional turmoil is psychological trauma. A person who experiences trauma often has had his or her sense of security and well-being destroyed. Trauma is not limited to physical harm, but also includes any situation where a person has felt vulnerable and helpless. Unfortunately, trauma can be the root of a ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 20-Feb-2013

As you go through the uncontested divorce process different questions will surface at different stages. How do I serve my spouse is a common question once a person has decided they are going to file for an uncontested divorce. Before serving your spouse with divorce papers, also known as a divorce petition or divorce summons, prepare the groundwork. Make sure you have had a conversation with him ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 19-Feb-2013

Military divorces are making headlines with a reported decrease in divorces. Last year the divorce rate declined to 3.5 percent according to data recently released by the Pentagon. Officials within the military are hopeful that the trend will continue, especially since military divorces increased over one percent in the last decade. Divorce has increased in the last ten years in all sectors of the ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 18-Feb-2013

Have you heard of the book The Normal Bar ? If you haven't you might be tempted to check out what is going on in other households in regards to relationships and sex. The team behind the book gathered data from over seventy thousand individuals globally. Some of the answers they uncovered may give you some insights to your own personal relationship and uncontested divorce. At the very least it ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 17-Feb-2013

The Movie Without Men is based on a novel named Tales From the Town of Widows by James Canon. A small town in a remote jungle of Columbia suddenly finds themselves without males due to a war. The new mayor, Eva Longoria, decides to create new rules to live by including the female concept of time. When the town's clock comes to a stand still Longoria feels it's time for the women to ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 16-Feb-2013

When going through an uncontested Pennsylvania divorce it's easy to feel that you are the only one experiencing a unique set of problems or challenges. Sometimes it may be difficult to find someone to share how you are feeling or what you are experiencing. If you are looking for emotional comfort or need a quick pick-me-up you may want to consider watching some of the television shows or ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 15-Feb-2013

Your spouse and you agreed to an uncontested divorce, but now he or she hasn't signed the necessary divorce papers. There is still opportunity for you to get an uncontested divorce; this does not mean the next step is necessarily a heated contested divorce. If your spouse accidentally missed the deadline, or if you have come to an agreement since the divorce petition expired you can have your ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 14-Feb-2013

Allen Iverson, eleven-time NBA All-Star, has recently found himself in an avalanche of bad news. The latest headlines read of allegations made by his ex- divorce attorney. Allegedly Iverson currently owes Attorney Johnathan Levine over $60,000. Levine is suing Iverson for hours he put into his divorce case during 2012. Iverson's divorce was settled just this past January, but Levine has ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 13-Feb-2013

The heiress of the In-N-Out Burger chain, Lynsi Torres, has reached a marital settlement agreement with her now ex husband Richard Martinez. Torres has agreed to pay almost nineteen thousand dollars a month for child support to Martinez. This is in addition to the monies she will pay for private schooling for the twins. Torres does not have to pay spousal support due to the fact that there was a ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 12-Feb-2013

Kim Kardashian's divorce continues to dominate national headlines. Her alleged unplanned pregnancy is now a question of whether her contested divorce should be rushed or delayed. The marriage which lasted only seventy two days has ended up being a highly contested divorce already lasting over one year. Kardashian has been animate about quickly divorcing Kris Humphries, her husband. She has ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 11-Feb-2013

For many of us, Sesame Street brings up memories of The Count counting bats or Oscar the Grouch singing " I love trash" . Sesame Street has a long running history of reflecting changes in our national culture. Recently, this multi Grammy award winning children's program began addressing the issue of divorce through multimedia, such as videos, games and a free online kit named Little ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 10-Feb-2013

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, an uncontested divorce can put a real damper on the most celebrated day associated with love. I have put together a survival blog to help get you through what can be a challenging moment. Here are some quotes to help you laugh, or hopefully at least help you to crack a smile. I'm single because I was born that way – Mae West; Today is ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 9-Feb-2013

With the continuing growth rate of uncontested divorces in Philadelphia, in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania, newer professions have developed alongside - everything from divorce party planners to divorce financial analysts. A certified divorce financial analyst is a professional who has been trained to help financially navigate during the negotiation of a divorce settlement. Hiring a divorce ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 8-Feb-2013

Kim Lee, an American woman living in China, has had her divorce go viral through social media circuits. The Chaoyang District's People Court has just confirmed the divorce is now official, but would give no further information. Ms. Lee's divorce captured global attention when she posted photos of her alleged injuries from her husband. Attorney Qi Lianfeng, Ms. Lee's divorce lawyer, ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 7-Feb-2013

The individual know as the "pregnant man", Thomas Beatie, has once again captured international headlines with his divorce. Beatie has found himself in a heated battle in an attempt to keep custody over his three children. Maricopa County in Arizona is scheduled to make a ruling at the end of this month. Beatie first came to the public's attention when he was recorded as being the ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 6-Feb-2013

During an uncontested divorce a parent may want to change his or her child's last name. There are an array of reasons a parent may want to change a child's last name, everything from an absent father to outright revenge. In the state of Pennsylvania, a parent will have to obtain a court order and give reasons why a name change is in the best interest of his or her child. When the ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 5-Feb-2013

One of the considerations women face with an uncontested divorce is changing their last name. There are a variety of reasons women may consider changing their surname when facing an no fault divorce in Pennsylvania. For some women they no longer want to be reminded of their ex husband, others want to quickly move ahead and forge their own identity. There are a couple of options to consider when ...

Posted By Attorney Jim Cairns || 4-Feb-2013

An uncontested Pennsylvania divorce can bring out the worst in people. It doesn't matter if you live in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg, there are a lot of emotions running on high, including anger and paranoia. As a result, a spouse may feel threatened or scared and start to hide assets from his or her partner, even during a no-fault divorce. If your spouse has handled the marital finances, you may ...